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Harkstede in figures

Facts and figures about the Harkstede neighbourhood in Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem, Midden-Groningen from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the EP-Online energy-label register. Each figure shows the date or year it describes and, where available, the same figure for Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem, Midden-Groningen and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

3,035

1 Jan 2026+15 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

1,270

1 Jan 2026

Homes

1,285

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€421,000

2025Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: €421,000Midden-Groningen: €295,000Netherlands: €398,000

Average income per resident

€35,500

2024Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: €35,700Midden-Groningen: €30,200Netherlands: €34,900

Population density

1,606 per km²

1 Jan 2026Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 216 per km²Midden-Groningen: 221 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in Harkstede

The homes most recently listed in the Harkstede neighbourhood in Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem, Midden-Groningen, newest first.

For sale

All homes for sale

Housing

Homes and their value, who owns them and what types of homes there are.

Newly built homes

5

2025

Built in the last 10 years

4%

1 Jan 2025Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 4%Midden-Groningen: 5%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

2%

1 Jan 2025Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 2%Midden-Groningen: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
HarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Owner-occupied80%81%62%57%
Rented from a housing association16%14%29%28%
Rented from another landlord5%5%9%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
HarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes13%12%21%37%
Terraced houses14%12%18%29%
Corner houses8%7%11%13%
Semi-detached houses20%17%18%9%
Detached houses45%52%32%13%
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes1,2851,53228,8338,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes5525569,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€421,000€421,000€295,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes87%88%79%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses14%12%18%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses8%7%11%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses20%17%18%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses45%52%32%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes13%12%21%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes2%2%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied80%81%62%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association16%14%29%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord5%5%9%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago96%96%95%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years4%4%5%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes20%19%38%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 10Midden-Groningen: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

5

2025Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 5Midden-Groningen: 12Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem
  • 0–14 years16.8% (510)
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 15.7% · Midden-Groningen: 13.9% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years11% (335)
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 10.7% · Midden-Groningen: 10.6% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years19.2% (585)
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 20.4% · Midden-Groningen: 22.2% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years29.3% (890)
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 30% · Midden-Groningen: 28.7% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years18.4% (560)
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 18.2% · Midden-Groningen: 18.6% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over5.3% (160)
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 5% · Midden-Groningen: 6% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Men49.4%1,50050.5%1,87050.4%30,89649.8%9,025,827
Women50.6%1,53549.5%1,83549.6%30,45050.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Never married46.7%1,42047.6%1,76545.5%27,89850.2%9,101,569
Married42.1%1,28041.4%1,53539.9%24,50537.3%6,758,191
Divorced6.4%1956.3%2358.6%5,2887.7%1,404,105
Widowed4.8%1454.6%1706%3,6554.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Dutch origin89.1%2,70587.2%3,22581.4%49,94470.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)4%1206.4%2356.1%3,7699.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe6.9%2106.5%24012.4%7,63319.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin89.4%2,70587%3,22581.4%49,94470.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2.3%702.4%902.4%1,4783.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe3.3%1003.2%1205.6%3,4338.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe1.5%454%1503.7%2,2916.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe3.5%1053.2%1206.8%4,20011%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents3,0353,70061,34618,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men1,5001,87030,8969,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women1,5351,83530,4509,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years5105808,5262,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years3353956,5252,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years58575513,6224,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years8901,11017,6104,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years56067511,4022,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over1601853,661956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married1,4201,76527,8989,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married1,2801,53524,5056,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced1952355,2881,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed1451703,655866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin2,7053,22549,94412,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)1202353,7691,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe2102407,6333,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin2,7053,22549,94412,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin70901,478614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1001203,4331,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe451502,2911,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe1051204,2001,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births3540524166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents1010992025
Deaths2530719173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents5512102025
Population density1,606 per km²216 per km²221 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over70583014,8413,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over2,5303,12052,83015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,9002,38039,58012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age63074013,2503,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents3,0203,0353,035
Men1,5051,5101,500
Women1,5151,5251,535
0–14 years525520510
15–24 years310315335
25–44 years590585585
45–64 years940905890
Never married1,4051,4001,420
Married1,3001,3001,280
Divorced190195195
Widowed135135145
Dutch origin2,7002,7202,705
European origin (outside the Netherlands)125120120
Origin outside Europe195195210
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin2,7002,7152,705
Born in the Netherlands, European origin707070
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe100105100
Born elsewhere in Europe605045
Born outside Europe9590105
Population density1,598 per km²1,604 per km²1,606 per km²
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 and over2,5202,5302,5302,530
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,9101,9201,9101,900
Residents of state pension age610620620630

Households

How many households there are and how they are made up.

Average household size

2.4

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Single-person households25.2%32027.3%43537.6%10,79340.3%3,412,202
Households without children35.4%45035.1%56031.6%9,07828.3%2,398,121
Households with children39.4%50037.6%60030.9%8,86631.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Households1,2701,59028,7378,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households32043510,7933,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children4505609,0782,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children5006008,8662,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.42.32.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households1,2701,2701,270
Single-person households305310320
Households without children480465450
Households with children485495500
Average household size2.42.42.4

Income and wealth

Average incomes, how incomes compare with national income groups, and household wealth.

Median household wealth

€280,800

2024Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: €283,400Midden-Groningen: €125,600Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

1.5%

2024Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 2.4%Midden-Groningen: 3.2%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

3.4%

2024Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 3.3%Midden-Groningen: 7.7%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
HarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)36.7%36.3%44.3%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)40.2%40.8%42%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)23.1%22.9%13.7%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
HarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)26.5%27.7%43.8%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)45.9%44.5%42.2%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)27.6%27.8%14%20%
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients2,5003,00049,80014,480,6002024
Average income per resident€35,500€35,700€30,200€34,9002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)36.7%36.3%44.3%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)23.1%22.9%13.7%20%2024
People living in poverty1.5%2.4%3.2%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line3.4%3.3%7.7%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)26.5%27.7%43.8%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)27.6%27.8%14%20%2024
Median household wealth€280,800€283,400€125,600€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

1,620

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

74%

2024Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 73%Midden-Groningen: 67%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
HarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)62%61%59%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)22%22%26%27%
Self-employed (register data)16%18%15%17%
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)1,6202,01030,2509,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)74%73%67%72%2024
Employees (register data)84%82%85%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)62%61%59%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)22%22%26%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)16%18%15%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
HarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over25%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 24% · Midden-Groningen: 25% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 4% · Midden-Groningen: 8% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 1% · Midden-Groningen: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 1% · Midden-Groningen: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance30401,660409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit901204,160798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)3040640173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)63074013,2003,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%4%8%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over25%24%25%22%31 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 31 Dec 2024 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Dec 202431 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
People on social assistance3030303030
People on disability benefit901001009090
People on unemployment benefit (WW)3030304030
People receiving state pension (AOW)610610610620630
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%4%4%4%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over24%24%25%25%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
HarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)18.3%40017.2%47029.9%13,70026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)41.1%90042%1,15048%22,01040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)40.6%89040.9%1,12022.2%10,18033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils260
  • Secondary school pupils200
  • Vocational (MBO) students80
  • Higher professional (HBO) students80
  • University (WO) students20
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils2603004,6001,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils2002303,010935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students801002,060466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students80901,040440,2202025
University (WO) students2020290335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)40047013,7003,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)9001,15022,0105,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)8901,12010,1804,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)36042012,9103,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)46053014,6403,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)8101,06021,2505,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)9801,24022,6305,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)8101,0109,7904,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)9801,23010,6004,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

Average energy use of homes and how homes are heated and powered.

Average electricity use per home

3,170 kWh

2025Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 3,280 kWhMidden-Groningen: 2,740 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

960 m³

2024Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 1,010 m³Midden-Groningen: 970 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,790 kWh

2025Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 1,870 kWhMidden-Groningen: 1,430 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
HarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem
  • Homes using natural gas82%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 81% · Midden-Groningen: 86% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas8%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 8% · Midden-Groningen: 5% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power73%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 72% · Midden-Groningen: 58% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically17%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 17% · Midden-Groningen: 12% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home3,170 kWh3,280 kWh2,740 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,790 kWh1,870 kWh1,430 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home960 m³1,010 m³970 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas8%8%5%12%2025
Homes using natural gas82%81%86%81%2025
Homes with solar power73%72%58%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically17%17%12%10%2025

Energy labels

Registered energy labels of homes, from the EP-Online register. The label shares count only homes with a registered label.

Homes with a registered energy label (share)

52.4%

8 Nov 2026Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 50.2%Midden-Groningen: 58.9%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

65%

8 Nov 2026Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 61.3%Midden-Groningen: 40%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

7.1%

8 Nov 2026Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 9%Midden-Groningen: 13%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

663

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
HarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem
  • Label A+++++0%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 0% · Midden-Groningen: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++1.2%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 1.2% · Midden-Groningen: 2.1% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++2.3%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 2.4% · Midden-Groningen: 2.4% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++1.2%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 1.2% · Midden-Groningen: 1.3% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+9.2%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 8.5% · Midden-Groningen: 3.5% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A51.1%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 48% · Midden-Groningen: 30.7% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B10.3%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 9.8% · Midden-Groningen: 17% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C13.1%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 14.2% · Midden-Groningen: 20.7% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D4.5%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 5.6% · Midden-Groningen: 9.4% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E3.2%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 3.2% · Midden-Groningen: 5.4% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F1.5%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 2.4% · Midden-Groningen: 3.4% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G2.4%
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 3.4% · Midden-Groningen: 4.3% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label66374416,7055,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)52.4%50.2%58.9%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++1.2%1.2%2.1%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++2.3%2.4%2.4%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++1.2%1.2%1.3%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+9.2%8.5%3.5%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A51.1%48%30.7%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B10.3%9.8%17%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C13.1%14.2%20.7%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D4.5%5.6%9.4%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E3.2%3.2%5.4%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F1.5%2.4%3.4%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G2.4%3.4%4.3%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better65%61.3%40%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G7.1%9%13%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

Youth care and support under the Social Support Act (Wmo).

Young people receiving youth care (share)

12.4%

2024Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 11.7%Midden-Groningen: 13.5%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

100

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

50

2024Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 47Midden-Groningen: 89Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

150

2024
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care1001101,895486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)12.4%11.7%13.5%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients1501755,4551,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents504789722024

Nearby amenities

How far residents live from everyday amenities such as shops, GPs, schools and train stations.

Average road distance from residents' homes to the nearest facility, and the average number of facilities within a given road distance.

HarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 1.1 km · Midden-Groningen: 1.3 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0.7 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 1 km · Midden-Groningen: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.7 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1.1 within 5 km

  • Department store7.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 7.5 km · Midden-Groningen: 4.6 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 2.1 within 10 km · 11.7 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 1 km · Midden-Groningen: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.8 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1.9 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service12.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 13.2 km · Midden-Groningen: 14.8 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy7.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 7.3 km · Midden-Groningen: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic10.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 10.5 km · Midden-Groningen: 13 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.2 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)10.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 10.6 km · Midden-Groningen: 14.3 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.2 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 1 km · Midden-Groningen: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.8 within 1 km · 1.1 within 3 km · 5.2 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 1 km · Midden-Groningen: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.8 within 1 km · 1.8 within 3 km · 5.1 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 1 km · Midden-Groningen: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.5 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 4 within 5 km

  • Secondary school8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 7.8 km · Midden-Groningen: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 9.6 within 10 km

  • VMBO school8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 7.8 km · Midden-Groningen: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 9.6 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school9.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 9.1 km · Midden-Groningen: 4.8 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 4.1 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station7.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 6.8 km · Midden-Groningen: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station11 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 11.3 km · Midden-Groningen: 18.1 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access5.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 4.8 km · Midden-Groningen: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 3.1 km · Midden-Groningen: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.7 within 3 km · 2 within 5 km

  • Café1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 1.4 km · Midden-Groningen: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0.3 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 3 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 0.8 km · Midden-Groningen: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.6 within 1 km · 3 within 3 km · 3 within 5 km

  • Hotel2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 2.1 km · Midden-Groningen: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 5.3 within 10 km · 44.8 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 1.1 km · Midden-Groningen: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool8.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 8.6 km · Midden-Groningen: 4.2 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink9.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 9.7 km · Midden-Groningen: 18.1 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 6.7 km · Midden-Groningen: 4.1 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0 within 5 km · 2.2 within 10 km · 13.3 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 8.8 km · Midden-Groningen: 5 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 1.6 within 10 km · 11.2 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue10.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 10.9 km · Midden-Groningen: 18.1 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema8.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 8.5 km · Midden-Groningen: 5.8 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km

  • Sauna11.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 12 km · Midden-Groningen: 14.7 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon7.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 7.7 km · Midden-Groningen: 4.9 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction9.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 9 km · Midden-Groningen: 5.2 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1.7 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km · 13.1 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 1.1 km · Midden-Groningen: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureHarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.7 km1 km1.5 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.8 km1.1 km1.3 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.8 km1 km1 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.8 km1 km1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km21.95.49.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.80.70.81.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km10.93.37.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km1.91.94.916.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance12.9 km13.2 km14.8 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance7.5 km7.3 km1.9 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance10.3 km10.5 km13 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km0001.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km0.20.20.12.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km333.58.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance10.3 km10.6 km14.3 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km0000.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km0.20.20.11.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km222.44.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km0.70.61.11.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km10.94.5111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km11.27.323.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.7 km1 km1.1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km0.70.62.56.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km111247.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km1.11.519.3102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance7.5 km7.5 km4.6 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km000.62.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km2.12.11.46.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km11.711.79.519.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance1.4 km1.4 km1.6 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km0.30.40.72.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km21.9322.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km33.15.748.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.6 km0.8 km1.1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km1.61.42.35.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km32.810.646.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km33.41799.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance2.8 km3.1 km1.4 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km001.681 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km0.70.6965.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km22.214.5143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance2.1 km2.1 km3.1 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km111.117.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km5.35.15.242.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km44.844.738.999.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km0.80.61.62.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km1.11.18.519.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km5.25.113.843.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.8 km1 km1.1 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km0.80.61.22.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km1.81.6714.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km5.1511.133.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km1.51.31.41.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km44.19.8221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance8 km7.8 km3.4 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km001.43.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km002.181 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km9.68.94.420.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance8 km7.8 km3.4 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km001.43.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km002.171 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km9.68.84.418.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance9.3 km9.1 km4.8 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km000.921 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km001.34.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km4.13.82.311.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance5.1 km4.8 km1.7 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance7.1 km6.8 km3.6 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance11 km11.3 km18.1 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance0.8 km1.1 km2.2 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance8.8 km8.6 km4.2 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance9.4 km9.7 km18.1 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance7 km6.7 km4.1 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km00.10.73.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km2.22.12.18.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km13.313.211.722.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance9 km8.8 km5 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km000.63.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km1.61.51.18.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km11.211.39.519.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance10.7 km10.9 km18.1 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance8.8 km8.5 km5.8 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km000.61.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km21.80.92.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km443.27.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance11.7 km12 km14.7 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance7.9 km7.7 km4.9 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance9.2 km9 km5.2 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km1.71.51.22.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km444.38.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km13.113.314.239.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance0.8 km1.1 km2.8 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

330

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
HarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing1.5% (5)
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 6.7% · Midden-Groningen: 6.8% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy13.6% (45)
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 16.9% · Midden-Groningen: 18.7% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants12.1% (40)
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 12.4% · Midden-Groningen: 17.9% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication7.6% (25)
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 6.7% · Midden-Groningen: 6.1% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate4.5% (15)
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 5.6% · Midden-Groningen: 3.7% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services27.3% (90)
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 23.6% · Midden-Groningen: 19.7% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care22.7% (75)
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 19.1% · Midden-Groningen: 16.3% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services10.6% (35)
    Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 9% · Midden-Groningen: 10.9% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations3304456,5652,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing53044581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy45751,225368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants40551,175419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication2530400202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate1525245123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services901051,295647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care75851,070435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services3540715274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

1,642

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.3

1 Jan 2026Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 1.3Midden-Groningen: 1.1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

868 per km²

1 Jan 2026Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 117 per km²Midden-Groningen: 117 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

199

1 Jan 2026−14 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Petrol cars70.7%1,16170.7%1,42277.7%25,20377.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels29.3%48129.3%58822.3%7,23322.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars1,6422,01032,4367,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1,1611,42225,2036,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels4815887,2331,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.31.31.10.91 Jan 2026
Car density868 per km²117 per km²117 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles1992613,427706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1,2231,1941,161
Cars on other fuels384441481
Cars per household1.31.31.3
Motorcycles213200199

Area and buildings

Land, water, address density and non-residential buildings.

Total area

195 ha

2026Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 1,913 haMidden-Groningen: 29,577 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

371 per km²

1 Jan 2026Harkstede, Scharmer en Woudbloem: 313 per km²Midden-Groningen: 880 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

71

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
HarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Land96.9%189 ha89.6%1,714 ha93.9%27,774 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water3.1%6 ha10.4%199 ha6.1%1,802 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureHarkstedeHarkstede, Scharmer en WoudbloemMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties712144,5901,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties008013,3832025
Total area195 ha1,913 ha29,577 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land189 ha1,714 ha27,774 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water6 ha199 ha1,802 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density371 per km²313 per km²880 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area195 ha195 ha195 ha
Land189 ha189 ha189 ha
Water6 ha6 ha6 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodHarkstede
1 Jan 2024368 per km²
1 Jan 2025370 per km²
1 Jan 2026371 per km²